Sunday, November 30, 2008

Peugeot 308 GT test drive Blue Box Glenmarie

Posted by Eugene at 5:59 PM

I've had posted some photo of the 308GT sometimes ago when i went to KS SC last time. But this time Andy and I was lucky enough to actually test drive it for the first time.. i dont know how many had test drive it before but for me it is an honour to offered to test drive it.. altho i didnt actually drive it myself (Andy the driver) because it is a manual gear which something i had long ago abonden the skill of it haha..

Lets start with the engine, the 308GT is running on 1.6 litre turbo-charged THP 175 bhp petrol engine. Designed in co-operation with the BMW, the 1.6 litre turbo-charged petrol engine develops a maximum power of 175 bhp at 6000 rpm but is characterised mainly by its generous torque output.
And you gotto love the sweet sound of it... but surprisingly when at stationary with the engine on, you barely heard any sound of it inside the car... damn quiet...

What i really love is the interior, esp the leather seat.. the design the material.. wow.. i wish i can have it in my 206!.. also the 'moonroof' is superb, not to mention the rear seat is also very spacious for a 3 door cars, at any time it can carry 3 adults with comfort lots of leg space, high roof and wide. Altho it is abit difficult to get into the rear seat becoz you need to climb to the back from front, once inside there is really a big room back there.

The only thing i found out is the glovebox which was left half the space because it is occupy by the fuse box. But then again what you wana put inside it anyway? Maybe the service booklet, some pens, maps or maybe a pair of glove? lol oh yeah you also can connect your MP3 player on it which means no more boxes of CDs inside your car.. and if you really still prefer CD.. hey you still got the CD player unit which can hold up to 6 CDs.

The handling is superb. Altho the car is relatively higher than 407 and 206, it does handle corners and sharp bend very very well.. the suspension is superb too, goin over bumpy road, pothole without you noticing much..

What do i think of this car? Frankly speaking it is not for me.... why? errr coz i dont drive manual car haha.. actually the true is car got it all, the power the comfort the design the fashion the quality what else you can ask for more? If you like power, wanted comfort and space and also abit of trend and most importantly love manual gear shift, this is for you. As for me.. i would say lets wait for the automatic gear.

For the price of RM160K -/+ and limited units.. be sure to get it fast while it still available.. and for those who prefer the not so extreme ver. the 5 door non GT is coming soon.. real soon, so go and apply your loan today haha

Now enuff talk.. go check out the video yourself where today the Peugeot 308 GT Shine!

 

Labels: Peugot 308 GT, TT session